Workplace Voluntarism

Susan Wong: leadership donor “We all work in different areas so it's a great way to tie in what each of us is doing. Even for people that work together day to day, the experience was a great way to get to know each other from a different perspective. It energizes you and injects creativity.”

Read how a team of Bell Canada employees got as much out of volunteering as they gave back.

Corporations that care build better businesses.

Employee voluntarism improves business performance; organizations receive many benefits including:

  • an enhanced corporate image
  • greater customer loyalty
  • engaged employees
  • greater retention of talent

United Way offers many volunteer opportunities for corporations to get employees connected to the community including:

  • United Way Community Connections: employee volunteers can loan their professional skills to help our member agencies better deliver services to the community or make a difference through our Days of Caring
  • Workplace Campaign: employee volunteers can get involved in a variety of roles to assist their workplace campaign or let their skills shine as a Sponsored Employee
  • GenNext: a perfect fit for a young Torontonian (23-35 years old) looking to get involved and make an impact in our communities

Resources

Increasingly Canadian businesses are discovering the benefits of getting involved in the community. To learn more about workplace voluntarism benefits and best practices visit the links below.

  • Imagine Canada is a national organization that delivers research on the not-for-profit sector and raises its profile in the minds of Canadians to shape public policy, build support, and encourage collaboration and engagement from businesses, government and individuals. www.imaginecanada.ca
  • Volunteer Canada is the national voice for voluntarism in Canada. Since 1977, Volunteer Canada has been committed to supporting voluntarism and civic participation through ongoing programs and special projects. Visit Volunteer Canada’s listing of resources for information on employer supported voluntarism. www.volunteer.ca/esv